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EduCare Calendar Pre-registration required for all programs except the support Groups (unless a meal is being served). Seating for our EduCare programs is limited. Please pre-register by calling 923-9771 or online at non.hlte.org community_ed. ( lasses may be cancelled due to lack of registered participants. All programs are free unless a cost is noted. LUNCH & LEARN Join us for a series of programs focusing on health issues and topics important to women and men of all ages. Each program is open to the public at no charge and features a presentation by a Houston Healthcare physician or healthcare professional. A free light lunch xx ill be serv ed. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call 923-9771. Understanding Dementia Dr. Javed H Fatal, internist Monday. October 23 12 noon Pern Hospital Medical Library The Facts About the Bird Flu Dr. Mobolaji Ogunsakin. injections disease Monday. November 2 7 12 noon Penr Hospital Medical Library GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Walk for \\ ellncss Need to exercise .’ Like to set your own schedule'.’ We have the program you are looking for! Ifhat: Houston Healthcare sponsored w alking program Where: Sign up at Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center When: Anytime! Call 923-9~ r l to make an appointment to sign up and get your first fitness evaluation. Cost: S3O per person FREE PEDOMETER It ITHSIG\-L P Monthly evaluations include blood pressure, weight, blood sugar (if diabetic) performed by a registered nurse. Participants will also receive a walking logbook. Walking is done on your own. Incentive awards will be given after completing 100 miles, 500 miles. 1000 miles and up to 2000 miles. Quarterly free dinners for all walking participants and guests. Hypertension Self-Management Gain the know ledge and skills you need to control your high blood pressure (hypertension). This class is comprised of an initial 1 hour session followed by 5 monthly follow ups. Educational materials will be available. Call 923-9771 to pre-register. Tuesdays. October 3. November 7, December 5 Call 923-9771 for times. Weight Watchers Weight Watchers can help you lose w eight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Call Faye Tripp at 987-4468 for more information. Mondays 5-6 pm Pet ty Hospital Medical Library Cost: $ 113 to join with a w eekly member fee of sl2 TOPS Club Inc. Pern Hospital Chapter Thursdays Weigh-in: 5 - 5:30 pm Meeting: 5:30 - 6 pm * Pern Hospital Medical Library $24 annua! membership tee and $ I w eekly chapter fee. For more information call 988-1813 or 988-182 7 Warner Robins Chapter Thursdays Weigh-in from: 6:311- 7pm Meeting from: 7-8 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center L ost $24 annual membership tee and $5 per month chapter tee. For more information, call Ruth I latum at 953-64 70 Maintain $ our Brain This program is presented by Tracy Ford. Alzheimer's Association. Information w ill be given on how to keep y our brain functioning and signs and symptoms ot Alzheimer's disease. Dinner will be prov ided. Pre-registration is required Tuesday. November 14 [tinner w ill be served at 6:30 pm. Speaker to follow Houston Health Pavilion EduCare ( enter L all 923-9 /to pre-register Dealing with Stress Burton Carriker. Program Administrator tor Houston Healthcare's Behavioral Health Services and a licensed counselor, w ill lead this class to help you understand and deal w ith every day stress Monday November 13 ~ pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Call 923-9~~l to pre-register. Critical Conditions Program This program w ill educate and engage you in planning for health care at the end ot life. You w ill receive a copy of the legal document that combines durable medical power ot attorney and the living w ill. W ednesday November 22 2 3pm Houston Health Pavilion EduL are Center Call 923-9~~l to pre-register. Knowing More About Hospice Tim Poole. Executive Director of Heart of Georgia Hospice, w ill present an informational lecture on Hospice: More Than Just a Hospice Provider A light lunch will be served, ( all 923-9771 to pre-register. Tuesday. December 5 12 noon I inn Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Tobacco Cessation A free four-session course to help you quit smoking and or using tobacco. Mondays. October 16. 23. 30 and November 6 4:30 - 6:30 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduL are L enter Call 923-9771 to pre-register. SENIORCARE Promoting wellness of mind, body and spirit for senior adults A Magical Night of Lights Houston Healthcare's Senior Care program will enjoy a day-trip to Gainesville. GA. and an evening at Lake Lanier's Christmas lights... the world's largest animated light extravaganza. Trip also includes a deluxe motor coach, tour of Northeast Georgia History Center, lunch at Jaemor Farm Market, Michael Crocker Folk Pottery Tour, and dinner at Longstreet Case. Cost is 599 per person with full balance due by November 10. A deposit of SSO required. Call 988-1813 for more information. Tuesday. December 5 7am midnight Perry Senior Care Each Monday (10 am). Wednesday (9:30 am) and Friday (10 am) at Rozar Park includes an exercise class featuring strength and flexibility stretching. On Monday only, line dancing is offered at Rozar Park from 1 - 2 pm. On Wednesday only. I’VO Bingo immediately follows exercise. On friday onh. a healthy lunch (cost is ss l and a guest speaker targeting senior adult's mental, spiritual and or physical health is prov ided after exercise. I all 988-1813 for more information. \\ arner Robins Senior Care Each Tuesday and Thursday (9 am) at the Houston County YMCA (corner of HWY 96 and Moody Road - 922-2566) strength and flexibility stretching exercise will be led by a certified instructor. Once a month a mini-check w ill be prov ided focusing on recommended annual checks for senior adults such as blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol. Centerville Senior Care Each Monday. Wednesday and Friday (8:30 am) at the Centerville City 1 lall. exercise class including strength and flexibility led by a certified instructor. Once a month, a mini-check will be prov ided focusing on recommended annual checks for senior adults. For more information, call 988-1813. * VII exercise participants must have a signed physician referral form from their personal physician. COMMUNITY CPR \merican Heart Vssociation (PR Learn how to recognize a heart attack and how to perform CPR and the choking maneuver. All participants will receive the American Heart Course C certificate. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call 923-9771. Saturdays. October ~ and November 11 9am Ipm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Cost: $35 in advance tincludes course book) Re-certification for Vmcrican Heart Vssociation Course C Is it time to renew your CPR card/ W ith a current CPR card you can re-certif> for half the class time. Saturdays. October 7 and November II I pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Cost $35 in advance (includes course book) ACCIDENT PREVENTION AARP Driver Safety Program A comprehensive driving course designed to update drivers aged 50 and over on the knowledge and skills of driving. Upon course completion, participants are eligible for a 10% discount on auto insurance. Pre-registration is required by calling Lamar Odum (for Warner Robins classes) at 478-788-5121 and Paul Bennett (for Perry classes) at 478-783-1988. Cost is $lO per person. Thursday and Friday. October 26 and 27 Perry Hospital Cafeteria I spm Monday and Tuesday. November 6 & 7 Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center 5 9pm DIET INSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL DIETS Taught by Sandra Brenner. RD. PhD, CDF, this class is for persons who have been prescribed a specified diet by a physician. Call 923-9771 for schedule of classes and to pre-register. Please state type ot diet when registering. DIABETES MANAGEMENT Diabetes Diet Instruction I his ciass. taught by Sandra Brenner. RD. PhD. CDF. is for individuals with diabetes who need a diet review or people vv ith newly diagnosed Diabetes type 2. A physician diet prescription is required. Call 923-9771 for the schedule of classes and to register Diabetes "Steps to Success" Course This course recognized by the American Diabetes Association is taught by registered nurses, dietitians, and certified diabetes educators. The course will consist of a 1 hour initial assessment and education, a 2 hour nutrition class, and two five-hour comprehensive education classes. Follow up at 3. 6 and 12 months after completion of the entire program. Physician referral is required. Medicare and most insurance plans accepted. For more information call 923-9771. Diabetes Fvereise Program An exercise program specifically for adults with diabetes who would like to learn more about the correct times and methods for exercising in relation to diet and medication. Tuesdays and Thursdays Retween the hours of 8 am and 4pm Health Connections Call 923-1731 for mol e information and program fees. How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes Small steps. Big reward, fhat's the game plan tor preventing Type 2 diabetes. Research has proven that Type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented in persons at risk. This course will prov ide basic tools to help individuals make appropriate lifestyle changes and reduce their risk for dev eloping diabetes. Call 923-9771 to register. Tuesday October 24. November 28. December 19 4 spm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Diabetes Day Hav e you or a loved one been diagnosed with Diabetes ’ Join us for an informative day filled with free screenings, exhibits, door prizes and giveaways. Healthcare professionals will be presenting information on various topics about diabetes. Lunch will be prov ided. Friday. October 27 Wain 2pm Middle Georgia Technical College 80 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins Registration begins at 9:30 am. Call 923-9771 to pre-register. MATERNAL/CHILD Childbirth Education Houston Healthcare offers a series of childbirth education classes. The cost is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicaid. Other classes include breastfeeding, early pregnancy, big brother/big sister. For more information and to pre-register call 923-9771, PARISH HEALTH PROGRAM Sponsored by Houston Healthcare, this program prov ides resources for churches to promote a healthy lifestyle. It you are interested in becoming a volunteer nurse for your church, please call 923-9771. Houston I 923-9771 www.hhc.org ASTHMA EDUCATION Asthma education is recognized as a vital part of asthma management. Asthmatic are can help you take charge of your asthma. For more information on this free program, call Vicky Alexander. RN. FNP-C . at 923-9771 or Cindv Ireland at 988-1688. COOKING CLASS Diabetic Cooking ( lass Peggy Bledsoe. Houston C ounty Extension Agent, will present a cooking class for diabetics, fasting and recipes will he available. Wednesday. October 25 11:30 am Ipm Health Connections Cost $5 Call 923-9771 to pre-register EDUCATION/SUPPORT GROUPS • Alzheimer’s Support Group For families, caregivers and friends dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association-Central Georgia Chapter. Tuesdays, October 24, November 28. December 19 7 pin Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center • Cardiac Education and Support Are the holidays stressful for you? If so. join us for lunch and learn different relaxation techniques to help you through the holidays and all through the year. Must pre-register. Monday, November 27 12 noon Health Connections Call 923-9771 to pre-register. • Arthritis Support and Education Wednesdays, October 18, November 15, December 20 10 am (Note: The November 15 ,h meeting is the Arthritis Day. Must pre-register if you plan to join us for lunch.) • Breast Cancer Support and Education Mondays. October 16. November 20. December 18 7 pm Health Connections • Compassionate Friends (for anyone dealing with the loss of a child) Thursdays, October 26, November 16. Ino December meeting) 7 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center • Diabetes Type 2 support group meetings For adults with Diabetes Type 2 and their support system. Warner Robins: First Wednesday of each month I pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Second Thursday of each month 7 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center Perry: Fourth Tuesday of each month 12 noon Perry Hospital Cafeteria • "MOMS” -Moms of Multiples Tuesdays. October 17, November 21. December 19 7 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center • Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Tuesdays. October 10, November 14. December 12 7 pm Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center • Bereavement Support Group Contact Hospice of Houston County at 953-5161.